H. R. Gray Announces Promotion of Thomas Merritt

H.R. Gray – a Columbus, Ohio-based firm providing program management and construction management services and a division of The Haskell Company, has appointed Thomas Merritt to vice president, Business Operations. For the last 10 years, Merritt has directed the firm’s communications, marketing, advertising and media strategy development, human resource and financial initiatives as director of business development. In his new role, Merritt will work closely with members of senior leadership at H.R. Gray and The Haskell Company to align people and business strategies while executing and growing business operations. In December 2012, H. R. Gray was acquired by Haskell – one of the nation’s leading design-build firms, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla.

Since joining the H.R. Gray team in March 2003, Merritt served in many capacities overseeing administration, marketing and business development. “Tom has more than 25 years of proven leadership experience and is recognized, both internally and externally, as a consensus builder and strategic planner,” said Steven T. Halverson, CEO of Haskell. “His remarkable organizational and team development skills, combined with his background in operations, marketing and business development, have been an important piece of the successful integration of H.R. Gray with Haskell.”

To learn about H.R. Gray, visit www.hrgray.com. More information about Haskell’s services is available at www.haskell.com. 

About H.R. Gray

Founded in 1979, H.R. Gray is a unique management and consulting firm serving the construction industry offering responsive, cost-effective, quality, construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes.  By utilizing its unique skill set and proactive approach, H.R. Gray’s mission is to help each client successfully manage its construction project from conception to completion. Based in Columbus, Ohio, H.R. Gray also has offices in Akron, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; and Austin, Texas. 

About Haskell

Haskell, one of the industry’s leading integrated design, engineering and construction firms, offers client-focused solutions in the commercial, industrial and civil infrastructure markets. With more than $550 million in annual revenue and over 1,500 completed projects to date, Haskell serves a multinational client base from strategic points across the United States and in Mexico.